Patti Wells, School Health Coordinator
Midtown Education Center
865-882-3700 ext. 1910
Benefits of a Coordinated School Health Initiative
t Improved nurse to student ratio
t Reduced absenteeism
t Increased physical education/activity
t Increased access to health care services
t Students are better informed for making healthy decisions for life
8 Components of Coordinated School Health
Tennessee’s Coordinated School Health initiative is based on the CDC’s
model that includes the following eight components:
1 Comprehensive School Health Education (grades K-12)
2 Physical Education and Activity
3 Nutrition Services
4 School Health Services
5 School Counseling, Psychological and Social Services
6 Healthy and Safe School Environment
7 Student, Family and Community Involvement in Schools
8 Health Promotion for School Staff
GetFitTN is a statewide awareness program developed by Gov. Phil Bredesen to address the rising epidemic of Type 2 diabetes and risk factors that lead to diabetes, like obesity. This effort is aimed at educating both adults and children that Type 2 diabetes can be delayed or even prevented with modest lifestyle changes like increasing physical activity and a healthier diet.
